Settling In: Highlighting 50 Years of Kitimat's History Exhibition, was shown at the Kitimat Museum and Archives in 2003. "To the youngsters, Kitimat presents a pleasing blend of modern, urban, recreational facilities in a wild-west, wilderness setting. To the adults, it offers physical grandeur, unexcelled hunting and fishing, neighbourliness, dependence, and the genuine friendships of a new community." Canadian Geographical Journal 1959 What makes a town? What makes Kitimat unique? In the final analysis, Kitimat citizens have made the community. This exhibition attempts to show the public face of Kitimat.
Settling In: Highlighting 50 Years of Kitimat's History Exhibition, was shown at the Kitimat Museum and Archives in 2003. "To the youngsters, Kitimat presents a pleasing blend of modern, urban, recreational facilities in a wild-west, wilderness setting. To the adults, it offers physical grandeur, unexcelled hunting and fishing, neighbourliness, dependence, and the genuine friendships of a new community." Canadian Geographical Journal 1959 What makes a town? What makes Kitimat unique? In the final analysis, Kitimat citizens have made the community. This exhibition attempts to show the public face of Kitimat.
In 2013, the Kitimat Museum and Archives worked with the District of Kitimat, and the Recreation Department, to select images commemorating 60 years of Community in the town of Kitimat. The display can physically be seen on display in the hallway of Riverlodge Recreation Centre.
In 2013, the Kitimat Museum and Archives worked with the District of Kitimat, and the Recreation Department, to select images commemorating 60 years of Community in the town of Kitimat. The display can physically be seen on display in the hallway of Riverlodge Recreation Centre.
Photo showing an original float designed as a viking ship and manned by members of the troop was entered by the Wolf Cub Pack of Kitamaat Village. Agnes Barber and Mavis Dillon, both teachers in the Kitamaat Village School were responsible for the design of the float. Miss Dillon who was dressed as a clown is seen at the left.
Photo showing an original float designed as a viking ship and manned by members of the troop was entered by the Wolf Cub Pack of Kitamaat Village. Agnes Barber and Mavis Dillon, both teachers in the Kitamaat Village School were responsible for the design of the float. Miss Dillon who was dressed as a clown is seen at the left.
Photo showing "Sky High"; Spectators had to crane their necks to look at Kim Creed on stilts as he advertised a Kitimat Pharmacy. No wonder volunteer fireman Max Patzelt dressed as Donald Duck was staring.
Photo showing "Sky High"; Spectators had to crane their necks to look at Kim Creed on stilts as he advertised a Kitimat Pharmacy. No wonder volunteer fireman Max Patzelt dressed as Donald Duck was staring.
Photo showing "Trophy Dust-Up"; Muriel Richel YMCA stenographer takes time off from her other duties to polish up the eleven challenge trophies which will be completed for at the Dominion Day holiday Track and Field meet. Billed for Saturday June 29, the meet will take place in the Nechako school grounds. Mrs. Richel will be statistician and recorder.
Photo showing "Trophy Dust-Up"; Muriel Richel YMCA stenographer takes time off from her other duties to polish up the eleven challenge trophies which will be completed for at the Dominion Day holiday Track and Field meet. Billed for Saturday June 29, the meet will take place in the Nechako school grounds. Mrs. Richel will be statistician and recorder.
